TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 November 1921, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

I by rELECtt.U’U —PEII press association N.Z. NAILS. ATTEMPT TO DISCREDIT THEMWELLINGTON, November 2. Interference with an exhibit at the Industrial Exhibition with a view to damaging the sale of a New Zealand made article, is said to have occurred! Mr \V. J. Jenkins (President of the Canterbury Industrial Association) in a letter to the Board of Trade, says:—“Sometime during Saturday atteriUMm or evening the exhibit of nails made by Canterbury was inteifci.d with! The exhibit ease was partly cleared of nails, and imported nails w.-rc pm ill their place, 'lliis must h.uo l,i cii .1 deliberate acts fnun the fait that imported nails were substituted, and the man who did it would have no other object than to discredit tin- maker or the goods he produces. N'miiHtTfß oi poor quality, bent-wire nails were ]»|a.-'d m some of tin- spaces, obviously to prove—-what has been circulated from time to time -that N< w Zealand nails are softer and iup-rioi, which K entirely incoixi <t. Tb* u.mtIcr was inquired info by the Hon Mr r.ec. as Minister of Industries and Commerce and also of Justice. Action is now being taken to prevent further interferonco with the -exhibits. Utc police arc investigating the tanspering with the nails exhibit.” BIBLE SHOOTING QUESTION. WELLINGTON. November 2.

Af, Marshall, Chairman of the New Zealand Rifle Clubs’ Executive, speaking about the decision not ro hold a Dominion Bitle Association meeting in Alar,-h next stated this ' unexpected news would conic as a great disappointment to riflemen, as arrangements had been made for next year’s meeting to lie on of the most important for many years. The Australian authorities had announced their intention ol sending a (earn to compete. In addition. the Australian Commonwealth Council of Hi lie Associations had fixed the Gordon ] 1 ighlande.r’s Tutor-State match to be fired at Trentluvm next March. Mr Marshal] stated that in the championships belt matches last year at all ranges up to GOO yards, the “tin hat" target, which was.used for the King’s prize as Hisley. and which was adopted by the British Army anthoiities as tile standard service tar-

get- for tile British Army” was used. Thus evidence was supplied the Dominion Association as to justifying its existe'me.

SI’KINGSTON SHOOTING CASE. CII HTSTCTTT’RCn, Nov. 2. 'l'll,, Springston shooting case was hefore the s;upremc Court to-day. "hen .lames Scott Alain was charged that, on September MIL., lie discharged a re- i elver willi intent to disable Anthony Bartholomew McEvcdy and Bernard Nut hall. Tin-re were further charges of wounding, of attempting to murder McEvedv and Xullnll. and of assaulting them. To all counts Main pleaded not guilty. Air A. T. Donnelly apfieare,! for the prosi'ciit ioii and Afr AT. J. f-ivsson. w-tli him Afr C. S. Thomas, for til,' accused. The evidence, so far as ii has gone, is on the same lilies as ill the Bower Court. Tile ease is expeeted to take two or three days. N-.mOXAL insurance cqy. DUNEDIN. Novomin'r 2. The annual report, ol t.Ta* National Tnsnranee Company states that the not revenue for the year ended 30th. Sep tember, amounts to £238,868 Gs Id. After making full provision tor losses outstanding and transferring C 7.000 to file reinsurance reserve, there is an underwriting surplus of C28.0G3 7>ILI. Interest and rents etc., aininin tjo £30.523 11s 7il. less income tax thereon, CGI GO, leaving £21.36-1 77s 7d. The balance brought, forward amounts t0C30.811 2s Od. Out of this an interim divdend was paid in Alav 1021. which nhsorhed C 12.500. The directors have added to the reserve fond £10.00:1 an.l placed to the Investment. Fluctuation Account £IO.OOO. They now reeoliiment payment ol a Du flier dividend of 1 3 and a bonus of Oil per share fmaking a total distribution for the venr of 3/3 per share!, which will absorb 020.000 and to carry forward 030.72!) Os 3d.